From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer: How to Advance to the Next LevelThe beginning astronomical observer passes through a series of stages. The initial stage is hugely exciting and gives the beginner a real buzz as he discovers some of the faint fuzzy objects, markings on the planets, rings around Saturn and the craters on the Moon. But as the novice observer progresses, he or she wants to know what more there is than looking at faint fuzzy blobs or indistinct planet markings. Many jump to the conclusion – wrongly – that they need to spend lots of money on expensive equipment to progress. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” has been written specifically to address this group of budding stargazers. Astronomy is much more than a quick sightseeing tour. Patient observers who can develop their skills will start to appreciate what they are seeing, and will know exactly what to look out for on any particular night. And equally important, they will learn what not to expect to see. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” is for those who want to develop observing skills beyond mere sightseeing, and learn some of the techniques used to carry out enjoyable – and scientifically useful – observations. It will also direct readers to make informed choices about what can be seen and when. This book is for anyone keen to develop their skills as an amateur astronomer. |
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From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer: How to Advance to the Next Level Dave Eagle No preview available - 2013 |
From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer: How to Advance to the Next Level Dave Eagle No preview available - 2013 |
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Airy Disk Amateur Astronomer appear area of sky Astronomical Society Astrophotography averted vision binoculars brighter brightest camera Casual Stargazer catalogue celestial close clouds collimating color coma comet constellation Courtesy dark sky darker deep sky objects deep-sky detail disk double stars drawing Earth eclipse equipment extremely eyepiece faint objects fainter fairly field of view filter finder focal length galaxies hobby identify Jupiter Jupiter’s keep lens light pollution located look lunar magnification magnitude Messier Marathon meteor meteorites Minor Planet Moon Moon’s Moore Practical Astronomy move naked eye nebulae Observatory observing occulting Once optics orbit Patrick Moore Patrick Moore Practical Practical Astronomy Series predictions rings rotation satellite Saturn scope seen skies Sky & Telescope solar system spot Springer Science+Business Media Stargazer to Amateur Sun’s sunspots supernova surface tail usually variable stars Venus visible